Windows 8 Issue
I recently purchased a Windows 8 machine (Lenovo Ideacentre q190). The previous version q180 supported installing XP, but the most recent version does not. Before I go and install Windows 7 I want to...
View ArticleAbout to uninstall 8 and put Windows 7 on computer
I've kinda had it with this OS. I thought I would upgrade from Vista to 8 but am finding that was a mistake so far. Windows 8 seems to be very fast with the internet and I've figured out how to get...
View ArticleWin7 & Win8 Dual Boot - What is the real purpose?
I really don't understand why some people do this. What is the main purpose of having 2 OS on one PC? Do you really use the 2 OS? Maybe XP and Win8 is ok..or Win8 and Lion OS (Hackintosh as they call...
View ArticleWindows 8 drive locked?
Hi, Yesterday I was working on some stuff on my computer and left it when my door rang. When I came back the computer was on but no matter how many times I tried to move the mouse or press keyboard...
View ArticleTip for rotating screens even on Non Touch PC's
Hi there Not sure if it's commonly known but a nice easy way to rotate the screen in Windows 8 is press CTRL+ALT+Arrow keys -- found this quite useful sometimes when messing around in Photoshop Cheers...
View ArticleWindows font changed.
Hello, I have Windows 8 Pro (64bit) and I have 1,904 fonts installed... It was working fine until one day some of the Windows fonts have been changed to different ones. Is there any way to reset the...
View ArticleWindows 8: Cannot boot into safe mode; tried everything
My current setup is a dual boot with Windows 8 Pro 64-bit and Ubuntu 12.04. -> I've tried F8 and Shift + F8 before the Windows 8 splash screen, neihter works. -> I've tried the advanced startup...
View ArticleOne heck of a problem.
Ok so I'll cut straight to the stuff that matters: When I turn the PC on, I boot to the Windows 8 Login screen and I see a message every cold boot that says something to the effect of "Wrong DVI Cable...
View ArticleError code 0xC004C008
After using this computer for well over 2 months I've decided to install Windows media centre. But after restarting my computer I got this error. Any help would be very welcome.
View Articlejava update (21)
Hi, my java just updated, after it finished Excel started up and opened java FAQ? strange behavior I have not seen before. 32 bit jave on 64 bit windows 8
View ArticleConnection to the server was reset while page was loading.
In March I decided to replace my desktop PC (which was about 9 years old) running Windows 7, with a new one, as the old one would not load Windows 8. I got the latest motherboard and processor with all...
View ArticleSolved Can't drag files from Explorer into 64-bit programs
I've been having this issue and trying to wrap my head around it for a couple weeks, and I've had this new laptop less than a month. Just as I was posting this, I realized that it seems to be...
View ArticleWMC add-on changes cd key of OS installed
Installing WMC Add-On appears to change W8's cd key to that used to install the add-on. I had to re-activate the OS after that. The new OS's name is shown as "Windows 8 Pro with Windows Media Center"....
View ArticleSolved Right Click Menu Slow
Before anyone shouts "i did a search which brought up slow downloads, all posts with right click not to do with the issue i am having." Anyway my problem is with the Right click menu Whenever i right...
View ArticleMovie Maker
Hi, I have been using Movie Maker in W8 to edit video (MP4 H.264) files. I can't figure out how to burn movie to disc. I have dvd burner software but can't load movie to it. Does anyone know how I...
View ArticleSolved Admin Command Prompt opens in Revo Uninstaller folder
Hey all, Been quite a while since I've posted here, but an odd problem has come up for me. Overall Windows 8 has been great and problem-free, but I'm stuck on this one. For some reason, when I open the...
View ArticleMovie Maker won't install (windows live essentials)
hi , so i used to have movie maker and photo gallery installed on my computer but i uninstalled them, now i want to install movie maker again. BUT whenever i open the windows live essentials setup it...
View Articlesplitting the screen
ok im new here and not sure where this should go sooooo... ok my question is in the comercial for windows 8 ... it showed the screen split into two and it showed the operator minimise a picture.. hw...
View ArticleBuild 9369 - Start screen MORE USEABLE now
Hi there One thing I'm finding GREAT on the latest build (x-64 build 9369) is the little button at the bottom of the START screen. Forget the stupid metro tiles etc -- just click the button and it...
View ArticleThe Lord Giveth and The Lord Taketh away !!
Hi there I just don't understand Ms -- on the one hand they've really improved the start screen's usability (new W8 build - X-64 build 9369 - I've posted a thread on this too in the Forum) but on the...
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